Perimeter Security for Truck Sales & Services
Inventory in the truck sales industry is expensive. New and used trucks range from a few thousand to several hundred thousand dollars each. The tools to maintain them can also be costly. This makes your trucking assets extremely valuable and sensitive to theft. Safeguard your inventory with a perimeter security solution from AMAROK.
Integrated Electric Fencing for the
Truck Sales Industry
Protect your commercial trucks and service centers and keep your business operating with AMAROK’s integrated electric fencing solution. Our flagship full-perimeter electric fence helps you deter criminals and guard your trucks and valuable servicing equipment with three powerful layers of defense in one — an intimidating barrier, a shocking deterrent, and intrusion alarms and lights.
Organized Crime is Targeting Cargo: Are You Ready?
When we think of organized crime rings, some might think of gangsters like Al Capone or Michael Corleone. The truth is, organized crime syndicates are in every country in the world right now… and they’re targeting commercial businesses like yours, especially the trucking industry and the cargo your semis carry.
Cargo Theft is an Offer Organized Crime Rings Can’t Refuse
Cargo theft was up 46% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, and it was up 10% from the previous quarter, according to CargoNet.
During Q1 2024, there were:
- 925 reported incidents of cargo theft
- Totaling $76 million in value
- Each theft averaged $281,757
With these kinds of numbers, it’s clear that this is no longer the average one or two-person theft operation of yesteryear. This is the result of organized crime. Theft rings are more coordinated and more technologically advanced than ever before, and with inflation running wild, they’re making bigger profits than ever from the black market, too.
How Organized Theft Rings Work
The movies get some things right. These crime rings are highly structured, hierarchical networks with bosses, middle managers, and front-line criminals that do the dirty work by hand. Positions in a theft ring include scouts who specialize in finding crime targets, planners, lookouts, burglars, drivers, and fencers who sell the goods that are stolen.
Whether or not they say “This is a friend of mine” is up for debate, but the impressive organization and communication that goes on in organized crime units is very real. With the help of modern technology, it’s actually better than any generation of criminals in history.
Trucking and Cargo are at the Greatest Risk
According to CargoNet’s VP of Operations Keith Lewis, theft of cargo from large trucks is on the rise, oddly enough, because of improvements in the supply chain. Modernization and automation of the supply chain roadmap have led to fewer touches along the transportation route. Fewer touches mean fewer employees and lower payroll for companies, but it also means less oversight and limited points of verification. Organized crime rings are exploiting this.
“What the bad guys have figured out is, the faster we move things, the less vetting we do, and the faster they can steal things. And that’s what’s going on right now. It’s hitting us like lightning. There’s really no end to this,” he said in an article from CCJ Digital.
Trailers left unattended in lots are a hot target for thieves. Leaving a truck in a truck stop parking lot for long enough to step in for a bathroom break is all it takes to lose thousands of dollars in cargo, especially if an organized crime ring is following a high-value truck, waiting for a chance to strike. CargoNet also reports that the biggest hotspots for such crime are Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Southern California, NY, NJ, and Eastern PA.
In Southern California, police recently recovered $1.4 million in stolen merchandise from a cargo theft ring that had been terrorizing California shippers. More than 160 pallets of items, from food products to industrial-grade tools, were recovered.
Being a Victim of Organized Crime Costs More Than Money
When your business becomes the victim of organized crime, you lose more than your inventory. Crime at your business causes a ripple effect that affects far more than just the department that was hit and the items that were stolen. After a break-in, you can expect to experience:
- Downtime – Waiting for replacement inventory; repairs to broken equipment, doors, and windows; your insurance company and the police to conduct their investigations will disrupt regular operations and negatively affect productivity. Additionally, the inability to carry out regular business during this period can lead to potential loss of profits while waiting for repairs.
- Reputational damage – Customers don’t like to deal with businesses that miss deadlines because of crime or where their own cars, trucks, shipments, or inventory will not be safe.
- Commercial property insurance premium increases – A single claim can raise your commercial insurance rates by as much as 20%!
How Would Your Business Get Back on Track After a Break-in?
The fallout of a break-in can throw your business into a tailspin. Downtime, reputational damage, and increased insurance premiums are just a few of the challenges you’ll face. Don’t let organized crime disrupt your business or success. Download AMAROK’s 5 Point Plan for Dealing With Commercial Property Theft to learn the best strategies for responding effectively and getting your operations back on track quickly. Protect your business and ensure a swift recovery.
Enhanced Perimeter Security System for Truck Sales Companies
Create a perimeter security solution for your truck sales business with enhanced security measures like 24-hour surveillance and intrusion detection.
- Video Surveillance
- Zoned Perimeter Detection
- Access Control
- Building Intrusion Detection
- Vegetation Control
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Why Truck Sales & Servicing Facilities
Need Perimeter Security
Smaller tools and equipment in your establishment are at greater risk of damage and theft, as these items are easier to transport than larger products. Perimeter security systems like electric fencing for your truck sales company protect your truck parts when criminals attempt to steal them. When you own a truck sales and services company, installing perimeter security measures on your property helps deter burglaries before they happen.
LARGE LOT SIZE
As truck sales and serving lots can be very large, these properties are open to criminal activity and theft. With many areas and corners where criminals can hide, you want a solution that gives you control of your entire property.
VALUABLE INVENTORY
Criminals know how and when to target businesses with high-cost assets. Truck sales and service facilities house expensive inventory, with most equipment being prime targets for criminals.
LOST REVENUE AND REPUTATION
Theft of your trucks and equipment can cause inventory issues that impact your sales, rentals and reputation. Also, losses due to damage can climb up to thousands of dollars, impacting your bottom line.
See How AMAROK Protects Truck Sales Companies Like Yours
If one of your trucks gets stolen, it causes a ripple effect. A disruption to your supply chain means you’ll have to increase your prices, affecting customer satisfaction. Theft of your vehicle parts is equally concerning, as these items are easier to transport and conceal. Not having the necessary parts to conduct day-to-day business will cause your business and bottom line to suffer.
AMAROK helps prevent burglaries by offering several mitigating mechanisms. Our Electric Guard Dog™ Fence is a deterrent to criminals, and we offer security alarms featuring bright LED lights and ear-splitting sirens. Our FORTIFEYE™ video surveillance is a great solution to monitor any blind spots your property has, allowing you to have an eagle’s eye view of your entire lot.
Total Perimeter Security Solution for Truck Sales and Servicing Properties
AMAROK handles all maintenance and servicing of perimeter security for your truck sales and servicing business.
- There are zero upfront costs, just a monthly service fee.
- We carry all liability insurance on our fences and other security equipment to protect customers.
- We assume responsibility for all maintenance and service at no additional charge.
- Solar power means your fence is always ready and is never interrupted by outages.
- We establish complete verification of its safety and compliance with local ordinances.
- We install theft prevention that achieves ROI.
We're Your Trusted Truck Sales Security Solutions Partner
AMAROK puts you first by bringing you security as a service. You won’t need to pay for anything upfront, only once the installation is complete. From that point forward, you pay an all-inclusive, manageable monthly subscription fee. We will provide unlimited repair and maintenance for your security features. AMAROK will also upgrade your system when necessary to keep it performing optimally. These lifetime benefits are included in your monthly subscription fee.
Our government relations and compliance team takes care of any permits you need for installation within your state. Once your fence is up and running, we’ll train you on how to use it and provide ongoing, quality customer support.
Frequently Asked Questions
AMAROK’s electric fences for truck dealerships are designed to deliver a safe, but memorable electric shock to deter intruders.
AMAROK’s perimeter security solutions for truck sales companies offer comprehensive protection against theft, unauthorized access, and potential damage to valuable truck inventory. With features like electric fences, video surveillance, and access control, AMAROK aims to create a secure environment for stored trucks.
Recognizing the unique challenges faced by truck sales companies, AMAROK provides customizable perimeter security options. A dedicated representative works closely with you to conduct on-site assessments, identify security risks, and develop a tailored strategy.
Security challenges in truck dealerships arise from the high value of trucks and parts they store, creating opportunities for theft, unauthorized access, or damage to the inventory.
To gain a deeper understanding of how AMAROK’s perimeter security solutions can be customized for truck sales company lots, contact a local AMAROK representative. Our representatives are well-equipped to provide detailed information, conduct on-site assessments, and guide you through our process.
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